Frost dates for 91501 — Burbank, CA
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 1 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Burbank compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Burbank fall between December 26 and January 2. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 5, or the last frost as late as January 31.
- Burbank shares its weather station with Glendale, CA, 6 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 11 |
| 50% (median) | January 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | January 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 5 |
| 50% (median) | December 26 |
| 90% (late) | January 18 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Gardening where frost is rare
Burbank, CA only freezes on a few winter nights, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Burbank Valley Pump Plt, CA weather station, 4 km away (elevation 656 ft (200 m)).
ZIP codes in Burbank: 91501 91502 91503 91504 91505 91506 91507 91508 91510 91521 91522 91523 91526
Frost dates near Burbank
- Glendale Jan 2 · Dec 26
- Verdugo City Jan 2 · Dec 26
- La Crescenta Jan 2 · Dec 26
- Universal City Jan 2 · Dec 26
- Montrose Jan 8 · Jan 7
- Sun Valley Dec 31 · Dec 28
- North Hollywood Jan 2 · Dec 26
- Tujunga Dec 31 · Dec 28
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Burbank, CA?
The median last spring frost in Burbank, CA is January 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after January 31, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Burbank, CA?
The median first fall frost is December 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 5.
How long is the growing season in Burbank, CA?
About 358 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Burbank, CA?
Burbank, CA is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.